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NASB | Romans 13:8 ¶ Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:8 ¶ Owe nothing to anyone except to love and seek the best for one another; for he who [unselfishly] loves his neighbor has fulfilled the [essence of the] law [relating to one's fellowman]. [Matt 22:36-40] |
Subject: Confused of the 10 Commandments. |
Bible Note: Hello Kalos, You said, 'But let it be immediately understood that this does not mean to say that we should necessarily behave in a manner just opposite to what the Mosaic law commands—that we should kill, steal, bear false witness, etc. Long before the law was given through Moses, it was utterly wrong to do such evil things. . .2' This is really the point is it not. I agree that the new testament teaches we are no longer under the law. When Christ said a new commandment I give you that you love one another. Am I under that law or not? Even this law if broken can be forgiven and wiped clean, but as a child of God I desire to do the will of God. If it His will for me not to murder then I choose not to murder. There are many occassions where after teaching that that we are not under the law the Bible goes on to say "does that mean we go on sinning? May it never be". See Rom 6:15 one verse after one of yours listed above. See also Rom 7:22 "I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man". Also, Gal 3:21 which teaches that the law is not contrary to the promise. If we are not to continue on in sin what does that mean? 1 Jn 3:4 says sin is the breaking of the law. I do not dispute that we are no longer under the law. I absolutely do not want to place myself back under the law, but now that I'm free I serve out of love. God Bless, SBoone |